The town of Oliena stretches out on the lower slopes of Monte Corrasi. Famed for its handicrafts, in particular its carved wooden chests for storing the local pa-per-thin bread, pane carasau, Oliena has a living tradition of silk shawl embroi-dery and incredibly intricate filigree jewellery.
One of the town's main claims to international fame is its Nepente, a rich Cannonau-grape wine made locally and which was once celebrated by Italian poet D’Annunzio, whose words now feature on the wine’s label.